Einav Keet

Findings from a new National Institutes of Health study may have important implications for flu vaccine development.

Emerging and neglected tropical diseases are on the rise in Texas, and now, a new paper explores what state health officials need to do in response.

As flu cases continue to rapidly increase this season, school districts around the country have taken to closing schools in order to prevent the spread of the virus.

A new study is adding new evidence to the link between severe periodontal disease and the risk of cancer, finding the risk is higher than previous studies have indicated.

As 49 states report widespread flu activity for the second week in a row, researchers at UCLA offer hope in the form of a new flu vaccine candidate.

The opioid epidemic in the United States has led to a sharp increase in hepatitis C cases, and with that, a rise in hospitalizations according to a new report.

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a recent briefing on flu season as 49 states report widespread flu activity.

A new study challenges common misconceptions associated with cases of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia, emphasizing the need for a broader use of preventive measures.

Rates of re-hospitalization and long-term health effects remain high among sepsis survivors, which is why researchers are outlining ways to help sepsis patients after hospital discharge.

Most of the United States is now seeing widespread flu activity, as health officials urge flu sufferers to receive antiviral treatment as soon as possible.

Patients in intensive care units are at greater risk of acquiring antimicrobial-resistant infections, and now, a group of international infectious disease experts ar calling for better protection for these high-risk patients.

With 13 more states reporting widespread flu activity in week 51, flu season continued to ramp up in the final weeks of 2017.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome has been on the rise in recent years in Japan, but health officials still don’t know what’s responsible for the increase in these often-deadly infections.

A recent webinar hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and nursing organizations highlighted the important role of nurses in implementing hospital antibiotic stewardship programs.

Despite low flu vaccine effectiveness during Australia’s recent flu season, one new report indicates that the vaccine should be much more effective for the United States this season.

For young adults without risk factors for HIV, a new study finds several benefits to a one-time routine screening at age 25.

More states are reporting widespread flu activity as CDC researchers up their annual estimate of flu deaths around the world.

Forty years after the first Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, investigators find that a small group of survivors are still producing virus-fighting antibodies.

Hepatitis C is more curable than ever thanks to direct-acting antivirals, and now, a new study shows how expanded access to these drugs through Medicaid is helping more individuals get treated.

As new flu deaths are reported throughout the United States, a pair of studies highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of the flu shot.

Researchers have developed a new material for use in dental procedures that uses an antimicrobial agent to fight off bacteria and prevent plaque buildup.

A pair of studies recently conducted as part of the Human Vaccines Project are giving new insight into the human immune system and how researchers can develop better vaccines.

Following a severe flu season in the Southern Hemisphere and mounting research that egg-based flu vaccines don’t offer enough protection, experts are warning that the Northern Hemisphere may be in for a tough flu season.

A new announcement marks the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission in 6 Caribbean territories and states

England has been experiencing its biggest scarlet fever epidemic since 1967, but the cause of the epidemic remains unknown.

A new discovery could lead to a more effective live attenuated influenza vaccine offering extra protection to young children and the elderly.

Researchers in South Africa have developed a symptom score card to help diagnose tuberculosis infections in individuals with HIV.

With news of a Las Vegas-area child’s flu-related death, a new study finds that kids who receive the flu shot have a much lower risk of being hospitalized for the illness.

In a new study, researchers have learned more about a toxin produced by an E. coli strain to communicate with neighboring bacteria.

A research team has found that an antiviral drug available in Russia and a few other countries shows promising results when it comes to fighting Ebola virus disease.